20 minute crafter - make a giant star for less than $5!

Since moving we have a whole new canvas for Christmas decorating this year. There's a large space above our front door that I wanted to hang a HUGE wreath on...only problem was that a wreath as big as I wanted was at least $60-$70. Not gonna happen. In the midst of my search I happened on a photo taken by my friend Trish from Daisys and Dots.

She had my $5 solution.

Yardsticks from Lowes (on sale for .69c each), hot glue and you could
stop there. For another couple of bucks I added some outdoor paint and
lights. :) Done. Huge. Awesome. You could even make them from fun vintage ones if you didn't want to put it outside.

All I did for assembly was to lay them out in a star shape, fiddle with them until they were "right" and hot glue all the placed they touched with generous amounts of hot glue.

Here is what my corners looked like if you need a little visual.

I then painted it black (for aging purposes), then coated it in white outdoor paint. Then covered it with some outdoor sage lights. To add a little rustic touch I wrapped the ends in wire.

We took this one to friends as a gift and they immediately hung it on their house!

Super great idea!! I never realized Lowes yardsticks were so affordable, I can't wait to get my hands on some. Great tutorial, this rustic star will match our country Christmas home perfectly - thanks!

My parents have always had the neighborhood star which was passed down from my grandparents. Now I can easily make my own and for low cost. Thanks!

If you are going to make multiple stars, using "lath" is a better bargain. I got a bundle (makes probably 7 stars) for around $12! It can be found at your local hardware stores (Lowe's, Home Depot, Menards, etc). It is a foot longer so it will make a bigger star and is a bit thicker so a stronger star.

This is a GREAT idea. I picked up yardsticks @ WalMart yesterday - 50 cents each. Used Gorilla glue and now trying to decide on what color to paint it. White seems logical but may go with red...THANK you so much for posting this.

Such a great idea to use yardsticks. Love your version. I made mine with actual fallen tree branches from a nearby park. Can't post my darn tutorial since Blogger is having issues with photo uploading right now :(I'm pinning your version.xxmaya